ASH Wednesday Retreat:WALK through the desert

Presenter: DOTTIE LEVESQUE

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This day will conclude with the celebration of Mass and distribution of ashes. It will begin with a walk through the desert as Jesus leads us through the desert of our lives. The journey through desert sand leads to healing water. There, Jesus will tell all who listen: "Love alone is your birthright, not the fears that confine. (Joe Wise)” When absorbed, this truth reveals the inner calling to reach out to others with love, compassion and hope.

ABOUT Dottie Levesque

A native of Fall River (MA), Dorothy Levesque or simply “Dottie”, was a Religious of Jesus and Mary for 20 years. She was Director of the Ministry with Separated, Divorced, Remarried and Widowed Persons in the Diocese of Providence, RI for 25 years. During that time, she wrote and presented (in RI and around the country) programs and retreats for men, women and children suffering through grief. She was also Director of the North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics.

She has been on staff here at the retreat center since January 1, 2005 giving retreats and meeting with individuals for counseling and spiritual direction. She also facilitates the Prayer Shawl Ministry as well as 2 support groups -- one for Bereaved persons and the other for Separated & Divorced persons. In her free time, Dottie enjoys reading, walking along a beach and a leisurely meal with friends.

RESERVE now YOUR SPOT FOR the one-day program"Ash Wednesday retreat:a walk through the desert"

no later than FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019so that handouts and meals can be prepared.

CANCELLATIONSCancellations must be brought to the attention of the Retreat Coordinator as soon as possibleto accommodate waiting list. Non-refundable deposits are retained.La Salette Retreat & Conference Center reserves the right to cancel any program due to the lack of participants.IF LA SALETTE RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER CANCELS A PROGRAM, ALL FEES WILL BE RETURNED.